Nitazoxanide
Overview
Thiethylperazine is a phenothiazine similar to chlopromazine, Thiethylperazine is antiemetic, used to treat nausea, vomiting and to manage vertigo.
Categories
- 17 Gastrointestinal drugs
- 17.7 Drugs used in diarrhea
Primary Characterstics
Indications
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Pharmacokinetics
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Contraindications
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Side Effects
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Dosage
Nitazoxanide's dosage details are as follows:
| Dose
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Single Dose
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Frequency
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Route
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Instructions
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Adult Dosage
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| 500 to 500 mg | 500 (500) | 12 hourly | PO | Take with food for three days. |
| 1000 to 1000 mg | 1000 (1000) | 12 hourly | PO | This dose is for diarrhea in AIDS patients for 14 days or until diarrhea resolves. Take with food. |
Paedriatic Dosage (20kg)
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| 100 mg | 100 (100) | 12 hourly | | For 3 days in those aged 1 to 3 years |
| 200 to 200 mg | 200 (200) | 12 hourly | PO | For 4 to 11 years age. Take with food for three days. |
Neonatal Dosage (3kg)
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| No data regarding the neonatal dosage details of Nitazoxanide is available. |
High Risk Groups
Drug should not be given to Paediatrics, and Neonates.
If prescribing authority justifies the benefits of the drug against the possible damages he/she should reevaluate them and consult the reference material and previous studies.
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Warning / Precautions
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Storage Conditions
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Interference in Pathology
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Brands / Trade Names of
Nitazoxanide
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